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When it comes to security, the question of "whom is my attacker?" really determines how much invenstment you make in securing your service.

Many online providers don't care if the NSA is slurping up their data. For example, do you think that Macy's online is going to stick out their necks to protect clothing transactions from the government?

Nope.

Personally, I've seen end-users more worried about MtM close to their endpoint, such as their employers or schools scanning their traffic. They're not trying to evade governments here.



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